Milgram's research is frequently criticized for being unethical. What made it difficult for Milgram to realize his research was going to be considered unethical?

A) It is now well established that Milgram himself was sadistic and enjoyed watching his participants suffer.
B) He simply didn't expect his participants to be so obedient.
C) He didn't realize how painful the electric shocks were going to be.
D) He expected his participants to enjoy learning about obedience more than they did.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Milgram did not anticipate the level of obedience that he observed in his participants, which made it difficult for him to recognize that his research could be considered unethical.

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